Hyphenation ofkommunikasjonssenter

Norwegian Word Analysis: kommunikasjonssenter

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kommunikasjonssenter" is a compound noun in Norwegian, meaning "communication center". It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the typical Norwegian rules of vowel and consonant articulation. The 'k' sounds are voiceless velar stops, the 'm' and 'n' are nasal consonants, and the vowels are generally clear. The 's' sounds are alveolar fricatives.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Norwegian syllable division rules, which generally favor breaking syllables after short vowels and before consonant clusters, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• kommunikasjon - Root: Derived from Latin communicatio (communication). Morphological function: Noun, the base concept.
• s- - Linking morpheme: A genitive 's' used to connect the two nouns. It doesn't have a separate origin but is a grammatical marker.
• senter - Root: From Old Norse setr (seat, place). Morphological function: Noun, indicating the location or hub.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable of "kommunikasjon" – "mu-ni-ka-sjon". The "senter" part receives secondary stress.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔmʏnɪkaˈsjøːnˌsɛntər/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for some flexibility in pronunciation, particularly in vowel qualities. Regional variations exist, but the core syllable structure remains consistent. The 'sj' cluster is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• kommunikasjonssenter (n)
  • Definitions: A place or facility dedicated to communication activities; a communication center.
  • Translation: Communication center
  • Synonyms: informasjonsenter (information center), mediesenter (media center)
  • Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
  • Examples:
    • "Det nye kommunikasjonssenteret vil forbedre informasjonsflyten." (The new communication center will improve the flow of information.)
    • "Vi møttes på kommunikasjonssenteret." (We met at the communication center.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universitet (/ʉnɪvɛrsɪˈteːt/) - 5 syllables. Similar in length and complexity. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• administrasjon (/admiːnɪsˈtraːsjøːn/) - 6 syllables. Shares the '-sjon' suffix. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• organisasjon (/ɔrɡaˌnisaˈsjøːn/) - 6 syllables. Similar suffix and structure. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the varying number of syllables and the weight of the constituent morphemes. "kommunikasjonssenter" has a longer root and a compound structure, influencing the stress pattern.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Consonant Boundary: Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., ko-mu).
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Break: When a consonant cluster exists, the syllable division often occurs before the cluster (e.g., ka-sjon).
• Rule 3: Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components, with a potential linking 's' creating a separate syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes. The linking 's' is a unique feature of Norwegian compound nouns and requires a separate syllable.